Mountain refuges and gîtes
Staying high up around Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières and Entremont
The Plateau des Glières and the high pastures of Glières-Val-de-Borne have several refuges and gîtes. Always book ahead and check opening dates: they change with the season and the snow.
On the Plateau des Glières
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges refuge
At the south end of the plateau, in the Dran plain, in the commune of La Balme-de-Thuy. Refuge and café-restaurant near the chapel, reachable on foot only (on skis or snowshoes in winter). Booking recommended.
Gîte Chez Constance
Café-restaurant and group gîte in a former alpine chalet, up to 76 people in dormitories, by reservation. Closed Mondays.
Refuge de Spée
At the foot of the Col de Spée, at around 1,470-1,500 m, about 1 h 30 on foot from the plateau. 35 dormitory places, open year-round by reservation, half-board available. Contact: +33 6 79 03 75 87.
In the commune's high pastures
Refuge des Mangeurs de Lune
1,750 m, at the Chalets des Auges above Entremont. A stage on the GRP Tournette-Aravis. Check opening dates with the refuge.
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Refuge de Lessy
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Near Lac de Lessy, at around 1,760 m, staffed in summer. Capacity and opening dates differ between sources: check before you set off. The walk to the lake is a difficult hike.
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